Best Nethack Apps &amp; Games

4.4😊(137 ratings)

Free

Embark on a single-player dungeon crawl to collect treasure, find the Amulet of Yendor, and survive perilous mazes. This port offers graphical tilesets, touch controls, and customizable shortcuts for an enhanced roguelike experience.

What We Love

🎮 Faithful port of classic NetHack game
📱 Well-designed touch interface for mobile
🎨 Multiple tileset options available
♾️ Infinite replayability and depth
🆓 Free to play with no paywalls
⚙️ Customizable controls and shortcuts
💾 Automatic save functionality
🔄 Regular updates and active maintenance
🎯 Accessible for both new and veteran players
📊 Impressive complexity and game mechanics

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
💾 Game files corrupted or lost unexpectedly
⌨️ Limited external keyboard support
🎮 Clunky movement controls
🖱️ Double-tap sensitivity issues
📱 Mobile interface not fully optimized
🔤 Chinese pinyin keyboard input causes crashes
✨ Missing visual effects and animations
🎨 Outdated graphics and UI design
🔍 Visibility issues in corridors

Pathos: Nethack Codex by Callan Hodgskin

Strong Contender

4.7(360 ratings)

Free

Embark on a challenging roguelike adventure inspired by Nethack's rule set. Select from 13 distinct classes and delve into a perilous dungeon. Your mission is to confront your nemesis in hell and escape with as much treasure as possible.

GnollHack by Hyvän mielen pelit ry

Roguelike Legend Remastered

Worth Considering

4.7(111 ratings)

Free

Embark on a perilous quest in a remastered classic roguelike. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, battle monsters, and uncover powerful artifacts. With deep strategy, a rich class and race system, and challenging permadeath, every playthrough offers endless replayability.

More Nethack apps to explore

Nethack Helper

Item identification by priceSpell success percentagesIntrinsic monitoring

This app serves as a comprehensive toolkit for NetHack players, offering tools to master shops, spells, and character progression. It provides detailed information on items, spells, intrinsics, and includes animated solutions for puzzles. The app also features score logging and progress tracking.

Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

(1)

free

by Dancing Bottle

Procedural world generationDeep crafting systemVehicle construction and modification

A challenging post-apocalyptic survival roguelike with procedural generation. Explore, craft, and manage your needs to stay alive in a world overrun by monsters. Build, customize vehicles, and discover secrets in a vast, open-ended experience.

The first roguelike, from 1980

Faithful remake of classic roguelikeTrue permadeath with save deletionComplete A-Z bestiary

Experience a faithful mobile remake of the classic 1980 roguelike game. Navigate unforgiving dungeons, face a complete bestiary, and strive to claim the Amulet of Yendor with true permadeath. Enjoy the authentic ASCII graphics and a free, fair gameplay experience.

Tower of Babylon: Rebirth

(4)

free

Climb the heights of Babylon

Embark on a legendary dungeon-crawling adventure with this classic roguelike game. Explore vast levels, battle monsters, and uncover hidden secrets. Enjoy a faithful port with modern touch controls and graphical options.

ASCII or graphics modeTouch-based movement and commandsGesture-based command system

OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG

(1K)

paid

Offline Pixel Dungeon Crawler

Turn-based roguelike RPG gameplayMultiple character classes with unique skillsEndless dungeon crawling

Embark on a turn-based roguelike RPG adventure through endless dungeons. Battle monsters, collect loot, and level up diverse character classes. Experience strategic combat and challenging permadeath in a retro pixel art world.

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The origin of all roguelikes!

Rogue Touch

$2.99

Explore procedurally generated dungeons in this classic turn-based adventure RPG. Designed for touchscreens, it offers deep strategy and endless replayability as you seek the Amulet of Yendor. Battle monsters, identify items, and survive the Dungeons of Doom.

Random dungeon layouts and itemsGraphical, animated actionsAmbient background dungeon sounds

by Bit Wave Solutions Ltd.

Online testing and learningTrainee assessmentWeb-configured questions and answers

This tool facilitates online testing and learning for .NET framework. It's designed for training and testing farms to assess their trainees with configurable questions and answers managed via a web application. Users can register and log in to participate in displayed tests.

📚 Education

(2)

free

NEONNET: Cyberdeck Roguelite

Deckbuild. Hack. Descend.

Grid exploration with threat scanningTurn-based tactical combatHacking and software upgrades

Engage in a cyberpunk roguelike strategy game on a hostile grid. Issue commands, scan for risks, and choose your tactical approach to hacking, combat, and extraction. Designed for brief, focused sessions, it offers deliberate pacing and a readable interface for strategic decision-making.

Pixel Dungeon Crawler RPG

Retro pixel dungeon crawlingOpen world explorationMonster and hero capture

Embark on a retro pixel dungeon-crawling adventure. Explore a vast world, collect and craft loot, and capture monsters and heroes for turn-based combat. Compete in PvP, conquer raids, and build powerful guilds.

(22K)

Card Dungeon: Magic Rush

PvP TCG Dungeon Crawler

Solitaire-style dungeon crawlingPvP deck battlesHero and skill customization

Engage in a solitaire-style dungeon crawl with a medieval theme. Assemble your attack deck with heroes and skills to overcome monsters, bosses, and traps. Compete against other players and climb the leaderboards.

(1)

Ultimate Hacker Simulator MMO

hackSociety

Build custom exploits and malwareManage a botnet for mining or DDoS attacksEngage in a dynamic crypto market

Engage in a persistent online hacking simulation where you can build custom malware, manage botnets, and compete in a dynamic virtual world. Explore various gameplay paths, from crypto mining to territorial disputes, and interact with other players in a social environment.

(13)

Merge Mana:Legend of Vaelytiel

Loot, Merge & Manage your gear

Dark Bouncer-Roguelike Defense

(0)

One good bounce saves the run!

One shot, one bounce gameplaySummon units and cast spellsStrategic trigger placement

A unique pinball defense RPG where a single well-aimed shot summons units and casts spells. Strategically place triggers and build your deck to control the flow of automatic combat and turn the tide of battle.

(0)

2D Action-RPG & Roguelike

Pocket Rogues

Real-time action combatDiverse hero classesProcedurally generated dungeons

Embark on an epic adventure in this 2D Action-RPG Roguelike. Battle monsters, explore ever-changing dungeons, and upgrade your guild fortress. Develop unique heroes with distinct skills and equipment to uncover deep underground secrets.

(1K)

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Game Server Hosting

Free game server hostingQuick server setupAutomatic updates

Easily set up and manage free game servers for you and your friends. Enjoy dedicated hardware with fast SSDs and automatic updates. Save progress and resume gaming sessions anytime.

🔧 Utilities

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Buriedbornes 【ダンジョンRPG】

by yujiro komine

Hardcore dungeon crawlingPermadeath with hero legacy systemStrategic job, skill, and equipment synergy

Embark on a hardcore dungeon RPG adventure where heroes can revive endlessly but their gear is lost upon death. Strategize with job classes, skills, and equipment to defeat formidable enemies and progress through challenging floors. Leave messages for fallen heroes and receive aid from their lingering spirits.

(1.4K)